Gum Damar
Damar is also called dammar gum is a resin obtained from the tree family Dipterocarpaceae in India and East Asia, principally those of the genera Shorea or Hopea ( synonym Balanocarpus ) . Most is produced by tapping trees, however, some is collected in fossilized form on the ground.
HS CODE: 1301.90.20
Cas Number: 9000-16-2
Packing: In double plastic / pp bags or carton
Quantity: 15 – 16MT 20 feet container
Chemical and Physical Characteristic
| Specification | Standard ABX, Standard CDX |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid resin White to pale yellow solid |
| Ash content | 0.02 % |
| Colour Gardner | Below 0.5 |
| Acid Number | 220 – 35 KOG/g |
| Loss in Drying | 0.7% |
| Insoluble Impurities | 0.005% |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water ; freely soluble in toluene |
| Melting Point | 65.00℃ to 105.00℃ |
Gum Damar |
Uses :
Typically mixed with lacquers to produce gloss and provide adhesive properties, gum damar is used as raw mterials in industries of paint, ink, varnish, coating, cosmetics, etc. In food industry, it acts as a clouding or glazing agent